India
Odisha airdrops food to 21 Ganjam flood sites
The Hindu·
Odisha on October 30, 2026 sent four defence helicopters to airdrop food packets at 21 locations in flood-hit Ganjam. Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said the packets carry as much as 4,500 kg of grains. More than 23,000 people were in relief camps. A central team will visit on November 2 to assess cyclone Arnab flood damage.
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What It Means For You
- Named drop zones include Hinjilicut, Purushottampur, Seragada, Dharakote, Aska, Belaguntha, Bhanjanagar and Chikiti.
- More than 23,000 people already in relief camps continue to receive state support.
- Damage assessment after the November 2 central visit will shape further relief.
What's Happening
- Special Relief Commissioner Rajesh P. Patil said Indian Navy and Coast Guard helicopters are flying the drops.
- Pujari said more than 100 of 313 rescue teams statewide are in Ganjam and Gajapati.
- Around 50,000 people have been severely affected by floods in Ganjam, officials said.
The Rain That Flooded Ganjam
- Patrapur block in Ganjam recorded 54 cm of rain in 24 hours.
- Chief Secretary Anu Garg said Ganjam’s 24-hour rain exceeded the area’s annual average.
- The Coast Guard was asked on October 29, 2026 to airlift stranded people after boat movement failed.
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